[dt_divider style=”thick” /]This is a multi-part series covering several areas of offensive line play in 2017;…
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2017 NFL OL Outlook: Top Two Offensive Lines in Football
[dt_divider style=”thick” /]This will be a multi-part series covering several areas of offensive line play in…
The Option Route: Terrelle Pyror
[dt_divider style=”thick” /]Welcome to a new series here at Inside the Pylon called The Option Route.…
What is the Effect of a Pre-Draft Visit
[dt_divider style=”thick” /]Every spring, NFL teams meet with prospects for the upcoming draft in the months…
The Quarterback Contract Conundrum
[dt_divider style=”thick” /]NFL teams throughout the league have a quarterback problem, and they’ve had it for…
The Art of the Rookie Extension Deal
[dt_divider style=”thick” /]With mandatory minicamps just finishing it’s officially holdout season: The time of year when…
AFC West Dream 2017 NFL Draft Fits
[dt_divider style=”thick” /]Series Introduction: A scheme fit is when a player’s traits and abilities line up…
NFC North Dream 2017 NFL Draft Fits
[dt_divider style=”thick” /]Series Introduction: A scheme fit is when a player’s traits and abilities line up…
State of Play: 31 Days Away from the NFL Draft
[dt_divider style=”thick” /]We are 31 days away from the 2017 NFL Draft. Despite being so close,…
Revisiting the 2015 Wide Receiver Class
[dt_divider style=”thick” /]Self-evaluation is a critical component of the scouting process. History informs us that we…
ITP Glossary: Bump and Run Technique
[dt_divider style=”thick” /] Bump and run technique is used by defensive backs to disrupt wide receivers,…
Football Folklore: Comparing Super Bowl Teams Since 1990
With the Super Bowl upon us and the football season finish line right in front of…
ITP Glossary: Offset i-formation
[dt_divider style=”thick” /]A variation on the traditional i-formation, an offset i-formation is when the fullback lines…
Under the Microscope: Ali Marpet
[dt_divider style=”thick” /]The rare “30-30-30” guy. That is what Hobart head coach Mike Cragg said NFL scouts…
Single Lineman Release Screens
[dt_divider style=”thick” /] A screen play usually includes three offensive linemen pass blocking for a couple…